Richard Dawkins Laments The Decline Of Christianity In England, Calls Himself "Culturally Christian"

I think we are saying the same thing, except that I would add that we shouldn’t judge others for how they practice their respective faith. I think that’s the backdrop to the freedom to practice one’s religion.

 

Absolute bullcrap.

Only someone who doesnt attend an active and engaged church body would spout such nonsense.

Christians do MOST of the caring for the poor. Research who runs the top aid orgs

 

Well they sure have the funding that comes from somewhere …

 

Judaism preceded Christianity. The Bible preceded the Muslim faith by centuries. While both Christianity and Islam are the offspring of the core Judaic belief (there is but One True G-d), the Bible does not and could not be the unifying document tying together the three faiths.

 

Not even sure what you are trying to say? People dont attack me on the street everyday because of the benefits I receive from Christianity? Arent we one of the most violent countries in the world with high crime? Maybe I should blame Christianity for that? Or is it only the good stuff that Christianity did?

 

Unless the Bible is a unified document. Even Christians have a nasty habit of seeking to separate it. Ex: “God of the OT vs. Jesus of the NT.”

 

I am not going to refute this, but I’m not going to take it on face value either. You should provide support for this if you want people to believe it.

Also non Christians are more supportive of the government playing a primary role, and I’m pretty sure those efforts dwarf anything Christian’s do outside of government.

 

I am certainly in favor of christianity. Most people do not have the intellect, self control & moral fortitude to live a more highly evolved life. Like dogs, they are better off with a strong master.

 

Mark 7: 9-13*

*gubmint take care of Mom and Pop

If Jesus was a liberal he’d email links to the poor.

 

For the Bible dilettante Jesus is the star traveler who emerges from his spaceship and beckons earthlings to be better.

 

Totally agree…
It seems a few of you libbies got loose and off the leash.
Need to find your way back to the pew.

 

It took me a long time to arrive here but I am in the same boat. Religion is unfortunately a necessity for a healthy society.

 

Surprisingly, you said it minus the disparagement and condescension.
Well done.

 

Let’s start with the premise that I don’t disagree with your faith. It’s YOUR faith, and I applaud you for having faith. I was raised with a deep core belief and faith. As I have aged, and learned, and experienced, and independently thought, my faith has greatly diminished. As a starting point,I cannot reconcile the thousands of years of war where people were murdered, tortured,maimed, and starved because of which version of the Abrahamic faith one studied. But as my faith diminishes, I admire those who are able to retain their faith.

I don’t accept that the Bible is somehow superior or even supersedes the Old Testament, nor do I accept that it is superior to the later-written Koran. I do admire how all of the texts are studied (that’s a core Judaic principle, for what it’s worth), but I completely reject someone telling another that their version is superior. That is what I find hubristic. Likewise, I reject those who use religion as a means to retain power, such as using it as a means to inbue fear. And, I disdain those who use mock religion in order to pander support (yes, a direct shot at Trump).

 

“A study of comparative religions is the best way to become comparatively religious.”
— G.K. Chesterton —

 

I, for one, speaking as a Brit, am glad Mr Dawkins has now spoken for us.
I'm certain he found everyone's consensus first and in no way recycled his own opinion...



FWIW, when he says "I would not be happy if we lost all our cathedrals and churches", I believe he's forgetting this is no longer the 16th century.
Bizarre interview.

 

I believe in the laws of logic, but logic has little to do with faith. I view logic as the polar opposite of faith. That said, I’m unfamiliar with the other concepts.